Off Market1412d on market
1970 Merritt Ln
Lake Forest, IL, 60045 • 60045 • Lake County
$2,548,300
$431/sqft
6Beds
6Baths
5,915Sqft
1.5 acLot
2002Built
Property DNA
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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1412 days on market
Established listing
$431/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 2002
Newly-updated 6 bedroom, 5.5 bath beautiful brick home in an estate setting on private 1.5-acre wooded cul-de-sac lot. From the minute you step into the foyer you sense the quality details that exist in the home. Features include high ceilings, hardwood floors, detailed mill work, dual staircases, and exquisite fireplaces. Destined to become a gathering place, a huge white gourmet kitchen has breakfast area and is open to a sunroom. Truly a retreat, the master suite has a sitting area, huge walk-in closet and a spa-like bath. The heart of the house is the family room. Work at home in a private library. Guests are comfortable in 1st-floor guest suite. Recently-finished English basement has large rec room, exercise room, wine cellar, bar, guest bedroom, and bath. Enjoy entertaining in the outdoor spaces complete with grill and firepit. Super convenient location with easy access to O'Hare, highways, Metra Commuter Station, shopping, parks, and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$16,620/month
Principal & Interest$13,223
Property Tax$2,548
Insurance$849
Down payment20% ($509,660)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $2,038,640 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingleFamily
Year Built2002
HeatingForced air, Gas
CoolingCentral
Parking1 Parking space
Lot1.52 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Year built2002
Systems
HeatingForced air, Gas
CoolingCentral
RoofShake / Shingle
Water / SewerSewer-Public
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage - Attached
BasementFinished
Lot1.52 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60045
Annual tax$38,338
Parcel1618105028
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths5
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher
Dryer
Garbage disposal
Microwave
Range / Oven
Refrigerator
Washer
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Heating
Forced air
Gas
Cooling
Central
Exterior Features
Exterior
Brick
Parking
Garage - Attached
Room details
11 rooms detailed
Walk In Closet
Breakfast Nook
Dining Room
Family Room
Laundry Room
Library
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusOff Market
Days on market1412
Est. value$2,548,300
Est. rent$15,818/mo
Tax rate2.60%
Price/sqft$431
Last sold$2,000,000
Tour days6
Views14
Favorites1
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Location
Lake Forest, IL, 60045
Price history
12 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
May 27, 2022Sold$2,000,000$338MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 26, 2022Pending Sale$2,150,000$363Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Feb 26, 2022Contingent$2,150,000$363MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 19, 2022Listed For Sale$2,150,000$363MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 1, 2019Listing Removed$1,895,000$320Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
Apr 22, 2019Price Change$1,895,000$320Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
Jul 27, 2018Listed For Sale$1,995,000$337Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
Sep 21, 2013Listing Removed$2,195,000$371Prudential Rubloff
Feb 20, 2013Listed For Sale$2,195,000$371Prudential Rubloff
Sep 6, 2002Sold$2,100,000$355Public Record
Feb 9, 2000Sold$515,000$87Public Record
May 21, 1999Sold$495,000$84Public Record
Sold$2,000,000
May 27, 2022•$338/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$2,150,000
Feb 26, 2022•$363/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Contingent$2,150,000
Feb 26, 2022•$363/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$2,150,000
Feb 19, 2022•$363/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$1,895,000
Sep 1, 2019•$320/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
Price Change$1,895,000
Apr 22, 2019•$320/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
Listed For Sale$1,995,000
Jul 27, 2018•$337/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
Listing Removed$2,195,000
Sep 21, 2013•$371/sqft•Prudential Rubloff
Listed For Sale$2,195,000
Feb 20, 2013•$371/sqft•Prudential Rubloff
Sold$2,100,000
Sep 6, 2002•$355/sqft•Public Record
Sold$515,000
Feb 9, 2000•$87/sqft•Public Record
Sold$495,000
May 21, 1999•$84/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$38,338$646,796
Apr 9, 2022$33,396$620,725
Apr 9, 2021$31,574$562,048
Apr 9, 2020$30,749$543,030
Apr 9, 2019$29,736$542,109
Apr 9, 2018$29,203$570,537
Apr 9, 2017$29,203$568,717
Apr 9, 2016$27,901$547,212
Apr 9, 2015$31,727$514,152
Apr 9, 2014$30,834$574,343
Apr 9, 2012$29,768$569,276
Apr 9, 2011$28,548$610,789
Apr 9, 2010$28,972$670,201
Apr 9, 2009$28,080$799,096
Apr 9, 2008$31,132$817,490
Apr 9, 2006$28,401$849,707
Apr 9, 2005$26,398—
Apr 9, 2004$25,796—
Apr 9, 2003$22,982—
Apr 9, 2002$6,201—
Apr 9, 2001$5,889$126,907
Apr 9, 2000$5,758$119,282
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Local context around this listing
Lake Forest, IL • Lake County
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
6003760045
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